Mine Festival transforms former asbestos mines in Valle d'Aosta into cultural venue
The inaugural Mine Festival is scheduled for June 12 to 14, 2026, in Emarèse, Valle d'Aosta, Italy. This event seeks to repurpose former asbestos mines, which operated from 1872 until 1970, into venues for artistic expression, music, gastronomy, and communal contemplation. Organized by Associazione La Clé sur la Porte ETS, CAMERA, Cactus Film Festival, and Fondazione CRT, the festival will take place at Le Milieu and additional sites. Highlights include exhibitions such as 'Voci Nascoste' and 'Forma e Materia' by Marco Roux, performances from Capiuz, Pitularita, Marta Del Grandi, and Helen Aria, along with activities like bread-making, children's programming, a reading by Simone Torino, and a workshop, concluding with a community dinner.
Key facts
- Mine Festival takes place June 12-14, 2026 in Emarèse, Valle d'Aosta.
- The festival repurposes former asbestos mines (active 1872-1970) as cultural spaces.
- Promoted by Associazione La Clé sur la Porte ETS with CAMERA, Cactus Film Festival, Fondazione CRT.
- Exhibitions include 'Voci Nascoste' curated by CAMERA and 'Forma e Materia' by Marco Roux.
- Performers include Capiuz, Pitularita, Marta Del Grandi, Helen Aria.
- Community bread-making with Slow Food and children's activities by Cactus Film Festival.
- Alessandro Ottenga is the festival's creator and animator.
- The area is part of the National Program for Remediation of polluted sites.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Roux
- Marta Del Grandi
- Helen Aria
- Capiuz
- Pitularita
- Simone Torino
- Alessandro Ottenga
- Roberto Roux
Institutions
- Associazione La Clé sur la Porte ETS
- CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia
- Cactus Film Festival
- Fondazione CRT
- Pro Loco di Emarese APS
- Slow Food
- Artribune
Locations
- Emarèse
- Valle d'Aosta
- Italy
- Le Milieu
- Erésaz